Shawbrook Bank has appointed Tim Rist to the new role as credit relationship manager, specialising in large loans in the commercial mortgages division.

Rist (pictured) will support Shawbrook’s business development managers (BDMs) and their brokers to help meet the specialised requirements of business and property professional clients seeking large loans (£750,000+).

Based in London and Essex, but with national scope, he will be looking to build on the strong market in London and South East, as well as develop business in areas with investment potential, such as Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds.

Previously he spent four years at Aldermore in the commercial division, preceded by 12 years in the commercial team at Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.

Rist said: “I’m excited about working with Shawbrook’s brokers to support and develop client engagement on the large loans product range. Shawbrook gives me a perfect opportunity to harness my experience and skills in facilitating large commercial loans to benefit both Shawbrook’s internal teams and their brokers.”

Karen Bennett, sales and marketing director for commercial mortgages, said: “Tim’s appointment strengthens the customer service proposition of the large loan product that we launched in March.

“Tim and other experienced resources we are adding across our commercial product team are testament to our continued focus on supporting our brokers at the forefront of client engagement.”